Peterson Remote Filter Primer

This is the start of a long and winding road of adding a Dry Sump oiling system to my 1965 Fastback Mustang. This is not a trivial project and if I had not blown up the motor with yet another issue related to oiling I might not be going down that road. In addition to related oiling issues I always wanted a Dry Sump just to be one of the 'Cool Guys' which I'm not.

This is going to be a broken out into a few pages, some related to the components, some to the fitment of tank, pulleys and other related.

This is a costly and long project that is finally underway. Still more to go, check back here often as I update and add pages.

System Parts

Peterson Remote Primer Filter Right Side Inputs, -12 Fittings, 1 1/2"-12 Thread (09-1571)
Peterson Remote Primer Firewall Mount (09-1594)
Wix Racing Filter (51222R) Yes the 'R' is for racing

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Peterson External Filter with Engine Primer

This is the version I picked up. I'm hoping I got the correct input orientation. This is the RIGHT side inlet version. There are specific versions for right and left so plan accordingly. These are available to use the standard size filters as well as the larger racing filters. They also have a couple of different size spuds for threading into your filter so be sure you are getting the one that you need. I chose the 1 1/2"-12 Thread Size for Fram, Moroso, Wix style filters. The part number I used was 09-1571. Also you need to be aware that they come in -10 or -12 AN fitting size. Lot's of options so take your time and make sure you are getting just what you need. This is the page on Peterson's site for small filters, and this is the page for LARGE filters. Last comment if you need the non-primer version (much cheaper) poke around on Peterson's site and you will find it.

Rearview of the Peterson External Filter with Engine Primer

The back side of the adapter. Their is an odd looking mount that has a threaded hole and what obviously looks like it can be adjusted in a variety of angles.

Bottom View of the Peterson External Filter with Engine Primer

This is the bottom of the filter adapter. It has some gear grease on it from testing. The threads come protected with a cap. As you will see that this has a much larger spud for screwing into the filter then a conventional filter.

Peterson Firewall Mounting Flange

As you can see the 'Firewall' mounting flange will bolt to any flat surface and can be rotated in 22.5 degree increments. The mounting flange is also hard anodized and a nice part. Again, expensive but you can use with 100% confidence. This is a separate part for additional cost. Using this is no a low cost endeavor as I'm finding.

Wix 51222R Racing Filter

The regular guy would just go with the regular filter, but since I'm not regular (in any sense of the word) I opted to go with the larger NASCAR style filter. These are easy to get from Amazon, Summit, or Jeg's. All are about the same price on these. Case prices are a few bucks cheaper. Read on to see the difference then the puny stock style filters.

Wix 51222R vs. Motorcraft FL-1A

Not much to say here but bigger is better in this case. If you don't have a lot of room, you might be better with the stock sized filters. If you do have a bit of room, I can't think of any reason not to use the larger sized filter... well except for a bit of weight.

Largie vs. Smallie

The filter element is much larger as is the GARGANTUAN openings. One thing that is clear is that these will flow a lot of oil with low restriction. Also some of these filters do NOT contain anti-drain back valves. You can see the gray rubber under the oval holes on the Motorcraft filter, nothing on this model of Wix. They do make a few models and some have different features such as drain back, synthetic options, etc.

Oil Filter Wrap Up
The oil filter is important, I had previously used Canton Mecca filters which seemed like a good way to go, but I suspect that they are very restrictive as a result of their filtering capability. Stepping up to the 'Racing' spin on is not a bad way to go, but they do have a downside in taking up more room. Upside is much larger and lower restriction filter element with hopefully just as good filtering. Cost for these were about $25 bucks each, not cheap, but if you are not going to be cheap, do it on your oiling systems.

Keeping it moving, and check the next installment of the Ford Dry Sump Project on the Main page